With sadness we announce the deaths of Mr George Duncan and Rev. Loudon Melrose. George Duncan’s funeral is on Wednesday 21st November at 12.30 p.m. in St John’s followed by the committal at 1.15 p.m. at South Lanarkshire crematorium. Please remember their friends and family at this time.

Sunday 18th November Please note: The Duke Street multi-storey car park will be closed today. Alternative parking is available in Brandon Street, Low Patrick Street and Keith Street car parks.10.45 a.m. Morning WorshipOperation Christmas Child: Shoebox Appeal – shoeboxes will be collected after morning worship today.Elders – The FWO envelopes will be available for collection and distributionCrossreach Calendars 2019 – Ordered calendars available from Marion Baird in the Forum after the service today.Book Corner – Christmas Cards are now available at the Book Corner6.30 p.m. – Evening Service – Fiona Dodds & June Brown will welcome you.

St John’s ‘Centre’ magazine: All material for the December/January issue must be with the Editor THIS SUNDAY (18th), NO LATER.Remember this is your magazine, your news and articles would be much appreciated. If you have anything you would like in the magazine items can be left in the top right basket marked Magazine Editors in the rack outside the office, or sent by email to: office@stjohnshamilton.org.uk

Wednesday 21st November 7.30 p.m. St John’s Fellowship meets in the Clyde Room. Our speaker this week is Reverend Martin Patersen with an illustrated talk on The Overseas Missionary Fellowship in Singapore.

Thursday 22nd November10.30 a.m. Bible Study Group in the Youth Room. This group meets weekly. Please come along and join us.12.15 p.m. Midweek Service in the Church Sanctuary. The services last 15-30 minutes, everyone is welcome to come along.

Saturday 1st December.7.30 p.m. Heart and Soul Swing Band ConcertConcert on World Aids Day. Heart and Soul Swing Band will be joined by the Woodside Primary School Big Singing group. Entrance is free, donations welcomed towards the Church of Scotland HIV programme.

Sunday 9th DecemberSunday Blast Pantomime Trip: The availability of pantomime tickets is limited to 53. As such priority will be given to children, and the parents of young children who attend St Johns Sunday Blast. The names of children who will be going, along with payment and permission slip, should be given to Karen Noble, Marielle Dodds or Claire Thom by the Sunday 25th November.

St John’s ‘Centre’ magazine: All material for the December/January issue must be with the Editor NEXT SUNDAY (18th), NO LATER.Remember this is your magazine, your news and articles would be much appreciated. If you have anything you would like in the magazine items can be left in the top right basket marked Magazine Editors in the rack outside the office, or sent by email to: office@stjohnshamilton.org.uk

Tuesday 13th November1.30 p.m. Friendly Hour in the Centenary Hall. Our speaker will be John Walker: Victoria Cross. All are welcome.7.30 p.m. SALT in the Millennium Room

Thursday 15th November10.30 a.m. Bible Study Group in the Youth Room. This group meets weekly. Please come along and join us.12.15 p.m. Midweek Service in the Church Sanctuary. The services last 15-30 minutes, everyone is welcome to come along.

Saturday 1st December.7.30 p.m. Heart and Soul Swing Band ConcertConcert on World Aids Day. Heart and Soul Swing Band will be joined by the Woodside Primary School Big Singing group. Entrance is free, donations welcomed towards the Church of Scotland HIV programme.

Sunday 9th DecemberSunday Blast Pantomime Trip: The availability of pantomime tickets is limited to 53. As such priority will be given to children, and the parents of young children who attend St Johns Sunday Blast. The names of children who will be going, along with payment and permission slip, should be given to Karen Noble, Marielle Dodds or Claire Thom by the Sunday 25th November.